Singapore investors react to rate cut

Gold and US dollar movements

Chinese AI rally

Can China catchup to US in AI?

Will S-Reits benefit from rate cut?

The US Federal Reserve finally cut interest rates this week — but what does it really mean for investors in Asia?

In this episode of Market Focus Weekly, Emily Liu speaks with Yujun Lin, CEO of Interactive Brokers Singapore, about the Fed’s outlook, the global reaction, and what it signals for gold, the US dollar, and capital flows into Asia.

They also break down the rally in Chinese tech stocks, and explore how Singapore’s banks and Reits could fare in a lower-rate environment.

Highlights:

03:12 Singapore investors react to rate cut

05:51 Gold and US dollar movements

08:35 Chinese AI rally

11:08 Can China catchup to US in AI?

14:00 Will S-Reits benefit from rate cut?

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With Yujun Lin, CEO, Interactive Brokers Singapore

Edited by: Chai Pei Chieh & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Emily & Chai Pei Chieh

A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

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The US Federal Reserve finally cut interest rates this week &mdash; but what does it really mean for investors in Asia?
In this episode of Market Focus Weekly, Emily Liu speaks with Yujun Lin, CEO of Interactive Brokers Singapore, about the Fed&rsquo;s outlook, the global reaction, and what it signals for gold, the US dollar, and capital flows into Asia.
They also break down the rally in Chinese tech stocks, and explore how Singapore&rsquo;s banks and Reits could fare in a lower-rate environment.
Highlights:
03:12 Singapore investors react to rate cut
05:51 Gold and US dollar movements
08:35 Chinese AI rally
11:08 Can China catchup to US in AI?
14:00 Will S-Reits benefit from rate cut?
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Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg.
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Written and hosted by: Emily Liu (emilyliu@sph.com.sg)
With Yujun Lin, CEO, Interactive Brokers Singapore
Edited by: Chai Pei Chieh &amp; Claressa Monteiro
Produced by: Emily &amp; Chai Pei Chieh
A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media
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Website: <a href="https://bt.sg/mktfocus/">bt.sg/mktfocus</a>
Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party&rsquo;s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice.&nbsp;
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Market Focus Daily is a closing bell look at markets and the news that drove its movements-every trading day. Market Focus Weekly rounds up the week with expert analysis and insights for a big picture look at the trading week ahead.

Produced by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media.

Market Focus Daily is a closing bell look at markets and the news that drove its movements-every trading day. Market Focus Weekly rounds up the week with expert analysis and insights for a big picture look at the trading week ahead.
Produced by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media.